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How to Upgrade from Joomla 1.5 to 2.5

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It is time to make some improvements to your website and if you run Joomla 1.5 site, then you should definitely update it to the newer version. This presention will show you the fully automated and accurate way to upgrade your Joomla 1.5 to 2.5. With CMS2CMS tool the migration is as easy as pie. More information you can find here: http://www.cms2cms.com/supported-cms/joomla-update/.

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Generally, changing from an older to the newer version of software is called “upgrade” and is a                               rather simple process. However,Joomla CMS has so severe distinctions between its existing                     versions, that there’s no mechanism available to upgrade between the major versions (1.5 to 2.5                           or 1.5 to 3.0).

This is why upgrading your Joomla 1.5 to 2.5 is actually the migration, because it involves                             moving files, plugins, template etc to the new website.

There exist three basic ways of migration between major Joomla versions:

● start from scratch – it means, you have set up Joomla 2.5. website and manually move                             all the content from 1.5 site.

● convert website using third party extension – it will shorten and ease the process of                           migration.

● migrate using an automated online service – which means no plugin installations, no                       manual data transfer. The process is very simple and speedy.

Tutorial on Updating Joomla 1.5 to 2.5AutomatedlyIn this post you can find a detailed instruction on Joomla 2.5 automated upgrade. But before                             getting started, you need to prepare for the migration.

What you Need to Upgrade Joomla 1.5 to 2.5?1. Joomla 1.5. and 2.5 installed and accessible online2. FTP (or hosting control panel) credentials for both websites (host, username and                     

password)

5­Step Joomla 1.5 to Joomla 2.5 Migration ScenarioWhen you’re all set with preparations, proceed with the following steps.

1. Register your account at CMS2CMS website. Alternatively, you can sign up using your                         existing Facebook or Google account.

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2. Type in your Joomla 1.5 website URLin the field “Source website”, your Joomla 2.5 in                             “Target website”

3. Establish connection between your sites.This is necessary to provide data exchange                     between the databases. And this is where you need your FTP details.

1. download the Connection bridge file to your computer (by pressing the button with the                         corresponding name). It is saved as a zip. file.

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2. unpack the zip (it contains ‘cms2cms’ folder)3. insert the extracted ‘cms2cms’ folder to your Joomla 1.5. and 2.5 root folders via FTP.4. get back to the Migration window and press “Verify Connection” Button.

NOTE. You may watch a video tutorial on How to install connection bridge.

4. Run the Free Migration Preview (optional) to check out the results on your Joomla 2.5.                             website. You can migrate up to 10 pages and entities related to them for no cost using this                                 option.

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5. Start your Full Migration.This process takes 15 minutes on average, but if your site is very                               massive, the time needed for migration will be longer. When migration is done, you can enjoy                             your new Joomla 2.5 site!

Now with all the info at hand it’s time you made the decision. Set up the Free Demo Migration to                                     

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see that upgrading your Joomla can actually be much easier than you imagine. For any details                             concerning automated upgrade from Joomla 1.5 to 2.5, visit www.cms2cms.com